Michel Nischan's Root Vegetable and Apple Gratin - 29g Carbs, 5g Fiber
From: Heart Healthy Cookbook from Johns Hopkins
Michel Nischan—until recently the Executive Chef at New York City's
Heartbeat restaurant in the W Hotel—creates dishes that stress the
pure, natural flavors of food while avoiding such typical restaurant
stand-bys as butter and high-fat dairy products. In addition to years
of experience in the restaurant world, Chef Nischan has also found
inspiration in his personal need to create delicious, low-fat food
for his son, Chris, who was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the
age of five.
3/4 lb parsnips, peeled and very thinly sliced
3/4 lb potatoes, preferably Yukon gold, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb Vidalia onions, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
3/4 lb baking apples, such as Cortland or Granny Smith, peeled and
thinly sliced
1 Tbsp minced fresh herbs (any combination of parsley, chives, chervil,
and thyme)
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan
with nonstick cooking spray.Arrange half of the parsnips, in a single
layer in the bottom of the pan. Top with half of the potatoes. Drizzle
1 tablespoon of the oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon
each of the salt and pepper.
2. Layer with half the onions and half the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with
1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Top with half the apples.
3. Layer with the remaining parsnips and potatoes and sprinkle with
1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Top with the remaining
onions and sweet potatoes, and sprinkle with the remaining
1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with the remaining apples.
4. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over all. Cover tightly with
foil. Bake until the vegetables are tender, about 45minutes. Uncover
and sprinkle the herbs on top. Bake 20 minutes, or until the vegetables
are lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Servings: 8
Nutrition per Serving:
154 Calories, 3.7g Total Fat, 0.5g Saturated, 0mg Cholesterol,
29g Carbs, 5g Dietary Fiber, 3g Protein, 301mg Sodium
Good source of: beta carotene, fiber, potassium, vitamin C
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